Metal Stoker
PC Engine · 1991
About this game
A cyberpunk multi-directional shoot 'em up for the PC Engine.
Metal Stoker is a top-down, multi-directional shoot 'em up for the PC Engine, developed and published by Face (possibly through their subsidiary brand Sankindo).
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The game features the subtitle "Neo Hardboiled Shooting".
The goal of the game is to explore each stage, fight a boss and move onto the next.
Some stages are comprised of several linear enclosed areas that require that the player clear the room of enemies before they can proceed, while others are more open and let the player scroll in multiple directions while seeking out their foes.
The story is sparse, and concerns the player's testing out of a new Custom CS-05 tank through a series of simulations.
The game was released exclusively for the PC Engine.
It has yet to be rereleased in any capacity.
About PC Engine
Known as the TurboGrafx-16 outside Japan, the PC Engine (1987) punched well above its small form factor and was hugely successful in Japan despite a limited Western release. Because the Western TurboGrafx-16 library is comparatively small and undersold relative to the platform's technical merits, complete-in-box North American copies are notably scarcer — and pricier — than their Japanese PC Engine counterparts.
Gamevaro tracks Metal Stoker for PC Engine with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
Adding Metal Stoker to a Gamevaro collection takes seconds — search by title or scan the box barcode, and the app fills in cover art, release details and current pricing automatically. This PCE release dates back to 1991.
Price history
Market values by condition
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-17 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €153.07 |
| 2026-07-12 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €123.25 |
| 2026-07-12 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €246.72 |
| 2026-07-12 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €47.11 |
| 2026-07-10 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €123.20 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €47.09 |
| 2026-07-10 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €246.61 |
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Metal Stoker, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common PC Engine titles.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Metal Stoker worth?
Metal Stoker for PC Engine is currently worth €47.11 loose, €123.25 complete in box, and €246.72 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Metal Stoker rare?
Metal Stoker has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common PC Engine titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Metal Stoker?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Metal Stoker, loose is €47.11 and CIB is €123.25 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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